The Supply Operation Specialist provides cross‐functional operational and administrative support to the Supply Planning Team. The role enables the team to execute planning activities efficiently by ensuring data accuracy, timely reporting, structured follow‐up and coordination of recurring processes across products and business channels. The person supports consistent ways of working, maintains reliable planning information and proactively follows up actions and exceptions, helping the team protect product availability, inventory targets, service levels and compliance requirements.
Major Activities
Provide day‐to‐day support to the Supply Planning Team across products and business channels Prepare, consolidate and maintain recurring operational reports, dashboards and planning files, ensuring data completeness, consistency and timely distribution Support the monitoring of stock levels, inventory projections, customer service indicators, stock‐outs, write‐offs and other supply chain KPIs Collect, validate and reconcile data from SAP and other relevant systems, identifying discrepancies and coordinating their resolution with the appropriate stakeholders Monitor recurring operational exceptions, including MRP messages, delayed goods receipts, missing confirmations and inventory variances, and ensure timely follow‐up or escalation Coordinate administrative activities related to warehouse and distribution operations, including returns, inventory adjustments, reconciliations and supporting documentation Act as an operational interface with Customer Service, Warehouse, Quality, Finance,
Commercial teams and other stakeholders for data requests, status checks and administrative follow‐up Contribute to process standardization, automation and continuous improvement initiatives that increase team efficiency and data quality Ideal Background Education (minimum/desirable): Degree in Business and Economics, Management Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.
Languages: English and Italian language.
Professional Experience: 1-2 years of experience in the supply chain of pharmaceutical companies or multinational companies operating in the GDO.
Competencies Good knowledge of SAP system Strong analytical and Excel skills Good knowledge of AI‐enabled tools and ability to use them responsibly to support data analysis, process automation, reporting and day‐to‐day productivity Starting pay range €30,000 - €40,000 Pay frequency Monthly Expected weekly working hours 40 hours Contract type Fixed‐term contract While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships,
we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low‐cost, high‐quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Business Networking Business Scenario Planning Erp
Systems Flexibility Inventory Management Knowledge Of Gmp Master Data Material Requirements Planning (Mrp) Order Management Product Distribution Supply Planning Our Purpose Here at Sandoz is pioneering access for patients. As the global leader in 'off-patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible. Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
Powered by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for dedication and skills, experience a flexible, collaborative & inclusive culture where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is nurtured!
📌 Supply Operation Specialist (Milano)
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